Recent changes in the SNAP program have led to new restrictions in six states, affecting millions of beneficiaries. These ...

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt asked the federal government to carve out a ban on certain food bought with SNAP benefits.

Oklahoma lawmakers weighed in on SNAP benefit changes, a Texas redistricting fight, and a new statewide ban on student cell ...

Waivers have already been approved in a dozen states ban unhealthy foods from being bought using SNAP benefits.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Oklahoma’s waiver request to exclude certain junk foods from the Supplemental ...

Clients of a government food program will soon have to scratch certain items off their grocery list. State leaders sought and ...

Last year, nearly 700,000 Oklahomans used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to help them buy groceries.

The federal government has approved Oklahoma’s request to remove candy and soda from SNAP purchases, impacting over 686,000 residents who rely on the program.

Twelve states, including Texas and Florida, will restrict SNAP purchases of junk food like soda, candy, and desserts starting in 2026. The exact bans vary by state, with some focusing only on sugary ...

Oklahoma's SNAP waiver was among six signed Monday by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, bringing to 12 the number ...

Oklahoma will prohibit SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy and more under a new rule starting Jan. 1, 2026.

I don’t think we will cut out SNAP, but I also don’t think Oklahoma is prepared to pay,” U.S. Rep. Tom Cole said of the bill ...